Vlogger and 'Travel with JO' YouTube channel host,
, hailing from Haryana, has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. Initial investigations unveiled her close relationship with a now-expelled Pakistani High Commission officer.
A viral video by YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra serves as evidence against her. The video shows her at an iftar party with the officer at the Pakistan High Commission, who was recently declared 'persona non grata' by the Indian government and removed from the country due to espionage charges.
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According to investigative agencies, this Pakistani officer is known as Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish. Jyoti established contact through a visa agent during her 2023 Pakistan trip, signifying the inception of her engagement with Pakistani intelligence operatives through Danish.
In one video, Jyoti is seen at the Pakistan High Commission with Danish. She expresses her excitement on camera: 'I'm feeling so happy to see him and the arrangements.' Danish introduces her to other guests, stating, 'This is Jyoti, a YouTuber and vlogger, with a channel named Travel with JO, boasting over 100K subscribers.'
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Toward the video’s end, Danish and his wife are seen discussing Pakistan's National Day with Jyoti. Meanwhile, Jyoti inquiries fellow Indian guests about their experiences in Pakistan.
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Revelations indicate several meetings between Jyoti and Danish at the Pakistani High Commission in Delhi. She maintained contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat, sharing sensitive information.
Jyoti's YouTube channel features numerous Pakistan-related videos, such as 'Indian Girl in Pakistan,' 'Indian Girl Exploring Lahore,' 'Indian Girl at Katas Raj Temple,' and 'Indian Girl Rides Luxury Bus in Pakistan.' Her YouTube channel has 370,000 subscribers, and her Instagram boasts 130,000 followers. Currently in police custody, Jyoti Malhotra is undergoing interrogation, with officials hinting at potential further revelations.
